The First Anthology SWCCG card game was released May 1997.

Each set contained 2 white border Premiere starter decks, 2 A New Hope expansion packs and 2 Hoth expansion packs, and the 11-card premium Jedi Pack. Six white border preview cards were included:

• Commander Wedge Antilles
• Boba Fett
• Jabba's Influence
• X-Wing Assault Squadron
• Hit and Run
• Death Star Assault Squadron

All 6 cards were later reprinted as black bordered cards in the Special Edition set.

The First Anthology was released in a long, 800 count card box that was completely black, with the Star Wars Customizable Card Game Logo on the lid.